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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rennes?
Rennes is a dynamic student city located in the
North-West of France, only 2 hours by regular TGV
(high-speed train) from Paris. There are direct
flights to Rennes from Paris and the UK.
Rennes is the capital of Brittany, a region with a
strong historical background, many tourist
attractions, a strong service industry and a
beautiful coastline.
http://www.tourisme-rennes.com/en
.
Which programmes are offered to the
international students?
As long as you meet the pre-requisites established
by Rennes School of Business, you may apply for:

 Undergraduate Transfer Credit Programme.

 Postgraduate Transfer Credit Programme.
Double degrees:
 International Bachelor Programme in
Management.
 Master.
You can find more details on the website:
https://www.rennes-sb.com/
Why come to Rennes School of Business?
 Large selection of classes at undergraduate
and postgraduate level entirely taught in Am I eligible to go on exchange?
English. Yes, if you are registered on an undergraduate or
 International environment, faculty and staff. postgraduate business programme at your home
 Help to find accommodation. university (which has signed an exchange
 Welcome service at Rennes airport or train agreement with Rennes School of Business).
station to take you to your lodgings. Students pay their tuition fees directly to their
 Beautiful area (Saint-Malo, Mont-St-Michel, home institution.
Dinard, etc).

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Am I eligible for a Double Degree? It is aimed at final year Undergraduate or Master

students. An assessment takes place throughout
Yes, at undergraduate or postgraduate level,
the course and successful students will be awarded
provided your home institution has signed a
6 ECTS credits (3 US credits). The International
Double Degree bilateral agreement with Rennes
Team is ready to provide more information if
School of Business.
needed.
How long can I stay?
One semester or one academic year. The
How can I choose my classes?
semesters last about 4 months:
Once registered, you will be contacted by email
 Autumn semester: September to December.
before the start of the semester to make your on-
 Spring semester: January to April/May. line choice of classes.
 Academic year: September to April/May.
Please note that this step is necessary if you want
to get the courses you need.
What is the deadline for applying?
 For the Fall semester: 31st May, 2018. What is the grading system?
 For the Spring semester: 22nd October, 2018.
Rennes School of Business uses the European
 For the academic year: 31st May, 2018.
Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

I wish to stay longer on exchange. What is the

procedure?
The international students are welcome to stay
longer at Rennes School of Business provided the
home university agrees with the student’s request.
The application process will be the same as all the
international students and will be validated by the
manager of the international studies office.
Can I attend the Summer Programme at
Rennes on Responsible Management in June?
What are the minimum credits required per
course per semester?
We recommend students to take a maximum of 30
ECTS credits per semester. But some students take
fewer classes depending on home university
requirements.
The minimum number of ECTS credits a student
can take is 15 ECTS for undergraduate programmes
and 18 ECTS for the postgraduate programme
(unless mentioned otherwise and depending on
the programme prerequisites).

Yes, the Summer programme is proposed to the ECTS credits

Programme
international students. The two-week programme per semester
entirely taught in English comprises different
pedagogical activities, including 30 hours of face to Undergraduate classes (IBPM) 4
face tuition, case study and personal study time,
Undergraduate classes 5
guest speakers and company visits.

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Students also have the possibility to apply for

Postgraduate / MSc classes
French Language class
French Culture class
International Summer
programme in Responsible
Management
6
French courses outside the School: the CIREFE
3 (Rennes International Center for the study of
French as an international Language) offers
3 courses exclusively for non-French speaking
students. More information can be found on:
6 / two weeks
http://www.sites.univ-rennes2.fr/cirefe/?q=en

30 ECTS credits are usually equivalent to 15 US

credits or 60 UK credits.
How are the students evaluated?
Students are given a detailed course outline at the
beginning of each class in which the professor(s)
give the following information: learning objectives
and outcomes, course description and main topics,
teaching methods and bibliography, methods of
assessment. About 50% - 70% of the total mark =
final examination. The rest of the % can be
assessed on individual and / or group
presentations, quizzes, case studies, etc. The final
examinations always take place during the last 2-3
weeks of the semester and are compulsory for all
students.
Do I need to fill in a learning agreement?
When planning your study schedule in France, you
should check the requirements of your home
university and fill in a learning agreement. The
learning agreement is a confirmation of the list of
courses and makes the credit transfer easier after
the study exchange. The agreement must be
approved by the student, the home university and
Rennes School of Business before the student’s
departure for an exchange. It should be updated
immediately when changes occur. Please note that
you might have to modify the Learning Agreement
for a variety of reasons after arriving to Rennes,
e.g. in cases of timetable clashes and unsuitability
of chosen courses (in level or content).

How can I learn or improve my French?

All international students have the possibility to
attend courses in French Language and French
Culture. These classes earn 3 ECTS credits each per
semester regardless of your level of business
studies and they usually take place every
Wednesday. A placement test is organized on
arrival in order to ascertain your level (beginner,
intermediate, advanced, etc.). French culture
classes are taught in English except for the
students who follow the advanced French
Language classes.

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Is there a welcome service in Rennes?

Yes, the Well’Come Team - a student association -
will help you on arrival. You will be picked-up at the
train station, bus station or Rennes’ airport
provided you arrive during the official arrival dates.
The Well’Come Team will also bring you to your
lodgings.

Is there an Orientation Week?

Yes, it is COMPULSORY for all the international
students, so you have to make sure you will arrive
Do I receive a certificate of attendance on before the beginning of the Orientation
arrival? Programme. The arrival dates will be mentioned
on your acceptance letter.
A certificate of attendance will be provided to the
students on request, 2-3 weeks after the During the Orientation Programme the
Orientation Week. Administration and Well’Come teams will do their
best to help you “feel at home”. Some of the events
organized last year for our international students
When will Rennes SB send the transcript of were:
records?
The transcript of the students is available through
the academic tool, RISE, the week after the exam
board, once all the courses have been validated.
 Fall semester: in March.
 Spring semester: in July.
 Whole academic year: in July.

When will I get my student card?

 Official registration Most of the administrative
The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is duties (health insurance, OFII enrolment, etc.),
given to the students during the Orientation Week are to be completed online prior to your arrival
if all the administrative duties have been in Rennes. The Well’Come team can help you
completed online, before their arrival. to open a bank account, register to rent
bicycles, get a French cell phone number,
housing insurance, bus pass and metro pass…
All without leaving the comfort of Rennes
School of Business!

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 Personalized training on our intranet and
configuration of your laptop computer.
 Presentations on living in France, care and
safety, culture shock and Brittany.
 Outings – organized by the Well’Come team -
to a bowling alley, dinner in a typical Breton
creperie, visit of St. Malo and other local tourist
destinations, guided tours of Rennes, etc.
Is there any financial help while studying at
Rennes School of Business?
Only European students or non-European students
with a visa “D-ETUDIANT” are entitled to housing
allowance (called ALS), which reduces their
monthly rent. The International Office Team will
help you apply during the Orientation Week.
/!\ Students with a visa “D-ETUDIANT- dispense temporaire de
titre de séjour” are not entitled to the housing allowance.

How can I find accommodation? There are no other grants but living in a city such
as Rennes is cheaper than in Paris. Reductions are
Rennes School of Business Accommodation
granted to students in transportation (bus, metro,
Department will contact you by email once you
bicycles…), entertainment (cinemas, museums,
have been accepted. Several options are available,
restaurants…), etc.
such as:
 Shared flat or house.
 Independent flat / studio in a private
residence.
 Private independent flat / studio.
 Home stay or lodger.
 State student hostels.
The rooms are generally furnished and equipped.
We advise you to budget between 350 - 500€ per
month all included.
Rennes School of Business housing platform
On the platform, you will find many offers around
How do I obtain a visa?
the campus from private landlords, halls of
residence and real estate agencies: All non-European students must register with their
nearest Campus France agency or if this does not
https://housing.rennes-sb.com/fr/
exist in their country, the French Embassy or
You can make your reservation request directly on Consulate. For more information, please check
the platform with your rental file. The with your nearest Campus France Agency, French
accommodation team will send you the enrollment Embassy or Consulate.
key to sign up on the platform once you will be
Upon acceptance, students receive an acceptance
enrolled at Rennes School of Business.
letter. This letter is necessary to apply for a visa.
For any questions, do not hesitate to contact Please note that TOURIST visas cannot be accepted
platform team via the online Chat. by Rennes School of Business: students have to
make sure they will get a visa which covers the
entire exchange period in France.

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Is French Health insurance compulsory?

What are my estimated expenses while
studying in Rennes?
A budget is very personal and depends on your way
of life. We can only give an estimated guess, which
obviously will differ from one student to another:
Yes, all non-European students under 28 years old
are required by French law to take out the French
Student Health Insurance. In 2017/2018 students
paid 217 euros. Only students from the European
Community are exempt from paying Social Security
fees provided they can produce a nominative and
valid EHIC card (European Health Insurance Card)
for the length of their studies in Rennes.

350€ – 500€ / month

on average
Room
+ 1-2 month’s rent deposit
(refundable)

Food 200€ / month

Personal expenses 150€

Bus pass 31€ / month

217€ (price for 2017/2018) –

Student Health
this year’s price to be
Insurance
announced

Complementary
100€ / year
Health Insurance

Civil responsibility 40€ / year

Residence Permit
(for students with 55€ / year
long-stay visa)

Average Total per 700€ excluding travel and

month personal expenses

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